Mahatma Gandhi Road (Kochi)

Mahatma Gandhi Road,^[1] popularly known as M. G. Road, is the main artery as well as the commercial high street of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. The road lies north-south with its boundaries at the Venduruthy bridge, Thevara in the south, and the Madhava Pharmacy Junction in the north, where it intersects the Banerji Road. The road was earlier part of the NH 47A (Old Highway) and was later handed over to Kochi Municipal Corporation. The highway was earlier known as Seventy Feet road. The total distance of the road is 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi).

M. G. Road is seen as the lifestyle district of the city of Kochi. On the sides of the road are the largest textile shops, as well as the largest jewellery outlets in the city. It was recently ranked one of the busiest and the most expensive in the state of Kerala.

Alongside of the road, several famous retail stores, hospitals, banks, leading hotels, malls and multiplexes are located.Also Cochin Naval Base civilian workers union office located in this road.The famous Cochin Shipyard and Shenoys Theatre are also located in MG Road.

M.G.Road along with S.A.Road {another main arterial road} have the metro rail connectivity touching Ernakulam south railway station and Kadavanthra to reach Vytilla Hub,{ biggest transport hub of Kochi & Kerala State} will enhance the road's business potential and rapid passenger movement.